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Auburn City Council meeting minutes — May 4, 2026

AuburnMay 4, 20262 min read

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The City of Auburn City Council convened May 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Mayor Backus and six councilmembers were present; one member was excused. The Council approved the consent agenda (minutes, claims vouchers, and payroll), adopted Ordinance No. 7022 (tax housekeeping amendments), and adopted Resolutions No. 5904 (public art installation), 5905 (2026–2027 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program agreement with King County), and 5906 (2026–2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program agreement with King County). Multiple proclamations were issued including Older Americans Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Municipal Clerks Week, National Police Week, Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day, National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and Affordable Housing Week. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

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Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims vouchers (claims voucher list dated April 22, 2026 with listed amounts $3,303,320.44; twelve electronic fund transfers $19,254.20; three wire transfers $529,313.93; and an additional claims voucher $13,474.49) and payroll (grand total $3,687,887.49).
Adopted Ordinance No. 7022 — housekeeping amendments to recently adopted tax ordinances (amending Section 3.53.020 and Chapter 3.62 of the Auburn City Code).
Adopted Resolution No. 5904 — authorized Mayor to approve conceptual design, fabricate, and install a public art piece in Centennial Viewpoint Park.
Adopted Resolution No. 5905 — authorized Mayor to execute a 2026–2027 Local Hazardous Waste Management Program agreement with King County and accept/expend program grant funds.
Adopted Resolution No. 5906 — authorized Mayor to execute a 2026–2027 Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program agreement with King County and accept/expend program grant funds.
Issued proclamations recognizing multiple observances including Older Americans Month; Jewish American Heritage Month; Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Municipal Clerks Week; National Police Week; Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day; National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and Affordable Housing Week.

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